Master Class Recap: 7 Summer Skin Survival Tips

July 22, 2014

It’s summer and that means extra attention needs to be paid to your skin to prevent damage, brown spots, redness and increased oil. I recently held two amazing master skin care classes in our Plano, Texas skin care spa and since we have so many fans across the globe who of course couldn’t attend, here’s a recap of what I shared plus some Q&A.

1. Wear sunscreen faithfully.

SPF numbers—a higher number doesn’t necessarily mean it’s more effective. Did you know that an SPF 50 protects only 2% more than an SPF 30? Use a minimum of SPF 30 like found in Daily Protection SPF 30.

Generous application is the key. Use a nickel size amount and treat neck as a separate area by doing a second application to this area.

Consider the sunlight/UV rays that penetrate through clouds and windows (it causes premature aging), always use SPF no matter what. Even indoors, especially when daylight is coming through.

Wear SPF year round. It doesn’t have to be hot to get damage, you can get just as much damage on cooler days.

Vitamin C has been a mainstay as a skin care ingredient over the years even though other fad ingredients have come and gone. This is because science confirms that it has an incredible effect on visible skin aging.

Avoid vitamin C products that sting and oxidize. Must be stable or they lose their effectiveness.

Capillaries get more fragile as we age. They are like rubber bands and when you do things that dilate them (sunburn, wine, hot shower, etc.) they stretch and will weaken over time and become visible on the skin.

Vitamin C&E Treatment. Great for use in summer to help redness and prevent discoloration (brown spots) from heat and sun. Use under daytime sunscreen.

Whenever I teach a class, I ask the attendees, “What have you learned that you didn’t know previously? What will you now do differently after this class?”

Cooling the face down with a gel mask after getting hot (esp. hot yoga).

Using sunscreen on the neck.

Sun damage can occur inside through windows.

Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Mineral powder is water-resistant.

Heat can cause hyperpigmentation.

An easy way to reapply sunscreen during the day is by dusting on an SPF mineral powder.

Use at least a nickel size of sunscreen on the face.

Apply TWO applications of SPF, on the face AND on the neck.

Need to use Skin Drink in the summer.

Commit to another dose of SPF on the neck and check.

Drinking water won’t hydrate my skin well. The best way is through topical hydration.

Need to be aware of heat in the shower. When washing the face, turn the temperature cooler.

SAVE THE DATE! We also will be having a September 18, 2014 master skin care class for National Skin Care Awareness Month, so email us at RSVP@ReneeRouleau.com if you would like to be notified once we take reservations. This class will be held in the lobby of One Arts Plaza where our Dallas skin care spa is located.

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